Thursday, May 2, 2024
01/05/2024 Ivy Lake east path and Spinnaker Lake (partial) 13.50 to 15.30
Fence posts down southwards from turned.novelist.minimums on the Ivy east path. Mostly caused by the weight of bramble overgrowth and some fallen timber.
This was my first visit to Spinnaker and I was unable to find a path which would take me around the southern and eastern shores. The north and west sides are covered by the Spinnaker private yards but I was told to report my presence in future. I assume the public footpaths are the maintenance respossibility of the NFDC. Can someone advise me on the south and east shoreline access please?
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Thanks Nigel, I am aware of the fencing between Rockford and Ivy Lakes. As you say, most of it is scrubbed over which acts as a barrier to the shoreline, however we will be looking to repair any sections of fencing that have fallen over this summer.
ReplyDeleteIn terms of access around Spinnaker Lake, the path along the north and west shore is a public right of way (forming part of the Avon Valley path) and is the responsibility of HCC to maintain. The southern and eastern shores are off limits to the public (Christchurch Angling Club and HIWWT have access via padlocked gates). Nikki and John warden this area on a weekly basis, however let me/ Pete know if you would be interested covering this also so we can fill you in on the details.
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ReplyDeleteIronically I had actually gone round Spinnaker on the same morning and reported a few things to Jack - including the pushing over and snapping of a signpost helping to hold up protective fencing around saplings on the far side. Quite a few overhangs on paths some of which I will trim back next week but will leave some in place so as not to encourage access where it's not really needed by anyone. I may chop back a bit of foliage on the public path to the side of the sailing club despite it not being HIWWT responsibility.
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